Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Destinies and builds: Might, Finesse and Sorcery
Unlock Destiny cards and rebuild a character with a Fateweaver.
Edition covered
Original 2012 Reckoning campaign and original PC publisher imagery. Re-Reckoning balance changes and the Fatesworn expansion are excluded; Dead Kel and Teeth of Naros are separate original-game DLC adventures.
Destinies follow ability investment
Points in Might, Finesse and Sorcery determine which Destiny cards become available. The card supplies bonuses to the chosen approach; it does not independently teach every ability associated with that playstyle.
| Tree | General emphasis | Typical tools |
|---|---|---|
| Might | Physical power and durability | Swords, hammers and defensive combat |
| Finesse | Agility, precision and stealth | Daggers, faeblades and bows |
| Sorcery | Magical damage and spell utility | Staves, scepters and chakrams |
| Hybrid investment | Bonuses spanning multiple trees | A coordinated mixed weapon and ability plan |
Hybrid cards reward mixed trees
Investing in two or all three trees opens corresponding combinations. Choose the mix because its weapons and abilities work together, not simply because more trees appear to promise more total power.
| System | What it controls | Common confusion |
|---|---|---|
| Abilities | Combat development | Different from noncombat Skills |
| Skills | Exploration, crafting and social tools | Do not count as combat-tree investment |
| Destiny | Selected combat bonuses | Unlocked through ability allocation |
| Twist of Fate | Permanent story-related bonus | Not the same as the active Destiny card |
Skills and Abilities are separate
Abilities govern combat moves and powers; Skills handle systems such as crafting, persuasion and hidden-object discovery. A point in Blacksmithing does not advance a Might requirement for a Destiny card.
Fateweavers offer a paid rebuild
The Unbind Destiny service lets the player redistribute allocated Skills and Abilities. The price rises with repeated use, so decide on the new plan before paying and check which permanent bonuses remain.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |
| EA original combat presentation | www.ea.com |